How to Pronounce Radian

To pronounce "radian", say RAD-ian — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “radian”

"radian" has 2 syllables: rad-ian. It rhymes with circadian and akkadian, if that helps it stick.

What does radian mean?

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad

Words that rhyme with radian

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circadianakkadianarcadianbadiancanadianchadian

Related words

radradiusrhumbradiculeirradiancyradiary

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How many syllables are in "radian"?▾

"Radian" has 2 syllables: rad · ian.

What does "radian" mean?▾

Radian: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad

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